This small yet standout detail can elevate the look of any room. Simple white light switch plates or outlet covers are standard, even in wallpapered or boldly colored rooms. But, as homeowners ...

In the design debate between form and function, light switch covers— also called “switch plates”— generally fall squarely in the functional category. But they don’t have to, says Audrey ...

But SnapPower’s GuideLights and SafeLights outlet covers and SwitchLights light switch plates are battery-free, wire-free replacements with a discreet LED night light built into the bottom.

Go to the main electrical panel and flip off the circuit breaker that’s feeding power to the light switch. (Or, unscrew the fuse if your home has a fuse box.) Next, remove the cover plate from ...

Picture an electrical outlet cover or a light switch plate: What color is it? If you’re thinking of one that’s plastic and either white or off-white (either by design, or because of layers of ...

A writer discovers infinite variety (and price points) in custom light-switch plates. By Eve M. Kahn This article is part of our latest special report on Design, which is about getting personal ...

You might not think about it, but light switches need to be cleaned, too — and not just during cold and flu season or during the COVID-19 pandemic. After all, hands are all over them repeatedly ...

Their outlet covers and light switches ... You can also select a Dim setting for softer illumination or switch the light off completely. Not only does this efficient LED nightlight promise ...

But it's a good idea to write the paint name and product number on painters' tape and stick the label to the back of the room's light-switch plate. The chances of you losing the switch plate are ...

The Eve Light Switch comes with its own cover plate that covers all screws, but you can also use it with any standard paddle-switch cover, including ones designed for multi-gang boxes ...

Reinstall the switch in the junction box and make sure that it’s flush with the wall. Screw the cover plate back on. Turn the main power source back on. Turn your light switch on. You’ve ...